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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced DVD ($29.99), 2-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo ($39.99), and 4-disc 3D Blu-ray/DVD Combo ($49.99) releases of Prometheus for October 9th. The 2-disc Blu-ray release will include the theatrical cut of the film, plus commentary by Director/Producer Ridley Scott, a second commentary by Writer Jon Spaihts and Writer/Executive Producer Damon Lindelof, The Peter Weyland Files, Deleted and Alternate Scenes that include an Alternate Opening / Ending, a Prometheus – Weyland Corp Archive Second Screen App, and a digital copy of the film. The 4-disc Collector's Edition will include all of that, plus the theatrical cut in 3D, a Furious Gods: Making Prometheus documentary, Enhancement Pods, a Weyland Corp Archive, Pre-Vis feature, and Screen Tests. We've attached official package artwork below.

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I can't believe some people actually think this is a good movie? Makes me wonder how old these people are? 12? It was two hours of torture seeing this in the cinema with nowhere to escape... The characters were awful, and the decisions they made made no sense at all. They were inconsistent and lacking depth.

Regarding why Pearce was only apparently in the old age make up and not seen younger (except for the TED viral video) that was because his younger scenes were either deleted or unfilmed. Even Peace has conceded, given the resulting film, that they probably should have cast an older actor for the part. Just a by-product of the ever changing nature of this film from script through to finished product. The scenes with the you younger Weyland may be in the deleted scenes.

This film made no sense at all. It was pretty much okay till that ridiculous self-operation, but it all went downhill from then on, rapidly. Didn't like the fact that the Space Jockey was supposed to be a suit with Eric Menyuk inside. Why cast Guy Pearce only to hide him under that absurd old guy make-up all the time? And so on and so on. Nothing but a huge disappointment, and one of the most pointless uses of 3D in cinema so far.

And what is it with 'jerseys?' anyway. NFL or otherwise? They go on about them as if they're the second coming. And why would you spend money to walk around as a human billboard, advertising & promoting multi-million dollar organisations. They should pay the wearer to walk around in their guff.What?

Btw, in regards to your more decipherable comment: I'd really like to know what you consider to be a 10/10 film. I'm pretty sure my 10/10 films won't match yours as we all have a different opinions and taste.

You're quite right. My comment on the jerseys now lacks context as I was commenting on one of those ridiculous spam posts for cheap NFL jerseys that crop up on here every few days. The original spam post was removed, leaving only my response which then made little sense.

Cameron? - ok, let's be honest, the Cameron that made 'Aliens' and even 'True Lies' IS NOT the same Cameron that made 2 of the most boring and overrated POS in the 15yrs. The Cameron of old is gone, long gone and he has no interest in the type of films that made him who is was.

And what is it with 'jerseys?' anyway. NFL or otherwise? They go on about them as if they're the second coming. And why would you spend money to walk around as a human billboard, advertising & promoting multi-million dollar organisations. They should pay the wearer to walk around in their guff.What?

Btw, in regards to your more decipherable comment: I'd really like to know what you consider to be a 10/10 film. I'm pretty sure my 10/10 films won't match yours as we all have a different opinions and taste.

And what is it with 'jerseys?' anyway. NFL or otherwise? They go on about them as if they're the second coming. And why would you spend money to walk around as a human billboard, advertising & promoting multi-million dollar organisations. They should pay the wearer to walk around in their guff.

I like the revised artwork and I really liked the movie. I saw some problems with it when I saw it in theatres but I was still thinking about the movie well after it ended which is something I can't say for lots of movies nowadays.

It's funny how attitudes change. With regard to commenting on people's opinions. More and more I'm seeing it across a whole range of internet forums. It now seems to be unacceptable to challenge people when they spout guff or are just wrong about a subject. They argue 'What IS wrong or right? What is true or what is fact and who are you to say I'm wrong about such and such?' These people would, I think, like to see argument, in it's pure form (ie, not being abusive and shouty) a thing of the past. That their opinion is just as valid as multi-sourced, verifiable established fact and anyone 'calling' them on it is infringing their basic human need to apparently talk out of their arses.

We can all, from time to time, be ill informed on a subject and talk nonsense (guilty) but I would expect to be told I'm talking rubbish, if indeed I am.

Yes, 2001 was treated rather coldly on it's release, but to draw parallels with Prometheus is wrong headed. The only aspect common to both is that they had mixed reviews. End of.

Some films (and I stress SOME) do age better with time. You forget how the film was received on it's release and view the film without any negative taint. Also, younger audiences, who weren't around at the time of release, generally, will only ever see the film in question on it's own merits. There may (by way of example) be kids in their teens who have enjoyed films like Battlefield Earth, The Avengers and Wild Wild West without the 'benefit' of knowing how much they stank up the box office back in the day.

I'm not saying Prometheus is of the same calibre as those films, it's reasonably above them, but 2001, it ain't or will be. If Prometheus came away with mixed reviews it's because of script problems and unexplained inconsistent character motivations. Not because, like 2001, it was deliberately constructed to be ambiguous from the get go.

Prometheus was underdeveloped (in parts), not thought through (again in parts) and threw in some unnecessary guff for Alien fans to chew on. My own theory is that these things were thrown in more for fans of AvP though. I'm sure appreciators of Alien could have stood for some ambiguity as far as the ending of Prometheus goes without the point being so obviously laboured as it turned out to be.

My worst movie of the year so far. I didn't want a prequel to Alien at all. I just wanted a good sci fi movie, but my gosh, the characters were so unlikable and the plot was just stupid. At least it looked pretty. See "Looper" if you want a great, smart sci fi flick from this year or just watch the original "Alien".

whats with them going out of their way to say its the theatrical edition? i've seen that in all the websites listing this in the last 2 days. is there a longer cut coming soon or something? and i see its another case of "you want the extras...then buy the 3D edition". i had a feeling this would become a trend.

anyway never saw this so i'll probably rent it off the PSN and then see if i wanna own it or not. lol

It might also be of interest to some to know that Prometheus is Fox's first UltraViolet Digital Copy title, and the first in their "Digital HD" promotion which will offer downloadable UltraViolet copies for sale a full three weeks ahead of their release on Blu-ray/DVD or for video on-demand rental.

The revised artworks look incredible. Glad they changed it, the previous artworks were bland and poorly done. With a movie like this, full of interesting visuals, it was only right to use that as an advantage.

Chris Gould wrote: It's not my site, I'm merely a contributor (an unpaid one at that). Does that preclude me from offering my opinion or disagreeing with anyone else who posts? It's no different from commenting on any other website and people are free to offer their opinions. I don't censor anyone (unless they start attacking people on a personal level).Oh, common' Chris, we all know it's your site. Don't deny it! hehe

For the record: I think Prometheus is a masterpiece, so this is definitely a clear case of "love it or hate it".

Croweyes1121 wrote: Again, it's your site and I'm not saying all of this to be intentionally argumentative, but it does seem to me that you create more of a combative atmosphere in these talk-backs than is really necessary. As a prior poster said more succinctly, to each their own. It's not my site, I'm merely a contributor (an unpaid one at that). Does that preclude me from offering my opinion or disagreeing with anyone else who posts? It's no different from commenting on any other website and people are free to offer their opinions. I don't censor anyone (unless they start attacking people on a personal level).

It's strange, because throughout the whole movie, I was just amazed at how visually impressive it was - the sets, special effects, lighting etc was all incredible and really helped set a fantastic and sinister atmosphere.

It wasn't until the movie actually ended that I was like "What the..?!" It felt like my brain had just been raped. However I then started to read other peoples theories about the film, about what it was all really about (and there are some very interesting essays that people have written using the film as the basis) and I am convinced that there is a very cleverly seeded story in there somewhere - it's just all about how you interpret the movie - and that, on some level, I think is genius.

There's a big difference between leaving things to the audience's imagination and intentionally leaving plot points open for a sequel, and while it's good that Prometheus doesn't spoon feed everything it's also shamelessly guilty of the latter.

moviewizguy wrote: Prometheus is my favorite film of the year so far. Sure, it doesn't answer every question it asks, but that's not the point. It's significantly more interesting to have discussions after the film about what the answers could be. Who knows? There is a possibility of two more sequels, which I really want to see. The film has got to be one of the most intense viewing experiences I've had in a loooong time. Really, I think it outdoes all the Alien films. It's an incredibly ambitious film, but, apparently, people just want their damn answers fed to them.

Interesting, because my point of view is just about the same: I like not being answered everything, to discover things by myself, which will inevitably vary from one person to the next. That also is a thrill, to know what your friends picked up something you may have overlooked or didn't see the same way. Challenging an audience is hard these days, but it's such a reward when you come out of the theater and discuss it. I have to say, it IS different than all the Alien films, and thank God for that. Mr. Scott shows his more mature sensibilities in this one than he did in the first film, and yet, many people still can't get around that at least, they tried their very best to give us more than your daily dose of Transformers/AVP gore-fest battle...

Prometheus is my favorite film of the year so far. Sure, it doesn't answer every question it asks, but that's not the point. It's significantly more interesting to have discussions after the film about what the answers could be. Who knows? There is a possibility of two more sequels, which I really want to see. The film has got to be one of the most intense viewing experiences I've had in a loooong time. Really, I think it outdoes all the Alien films. It's an incredibly ambitious film, but, apparently, people just want their damn answers fed to them.

@Chris - Granted this isn't my site, but is it really necessary to issue so many rebuttals to people who happen to disagree with your take on a particular film? Movies are an art form and are, as such, inherently subjective. I have not seen "Prometheus" yet (and at this point, I suppose I'll just wait for the longer cut that's reportedly included on the blu-ray), so I don't say this with a bias for or against the film - but for film in general. If someone sees this and considers it ahead of its time and likens its reception to how "2001" was perceived upon its release, then more power to them. I may see this and think it's utter garbage, but I'm thrilled that it pleased someone else to that degree. That's what movies are for. One person's trash is another's "Citizen Kane" (a film many people I know can't stand despite its stature, by the way). Again, it's your site and I'm not saying all of this to be intentionally argumentative, but it does seem to me that you create more of a combative atmosphere in these talk-backs than is really necessary. As a prior poster said more succinctly, to each their own.

The part where they discover an atmosphere and take off their helmets, ticked me off. They're suppose to be scientists, they should've known better. 'Hey they're air here, lets all breath it in'. No, sir - I'll pass, the safe air tanks for me.

I enjoyed Scott's "Robin Hood", it a good flick. BUT should've never been called "Robin Hood", this is the story before the legend. With a title like that you go in with an expectation. A lot of people were disappointed. Same with "Prometheus".

At least here, Scott made it clear this wasn't so much a prequel as film set in the same universe. Though even with that notice it still feels more like a set up for movie two. No real answers or motivations. Like a kid in the sandbox, 'look what I did!' Sure dude, that's interesting, but not much more.

I will own this when it comes out, true. But I'm not that pumped. It was okay. And that's sad, it should've been 'cool' or 'rocked'.

You're having a laugh right? If by slightly ahead of its time you mean poorly scripted with at least half of the film held over for the sequels (which given Ridley's age may never happen), then yeah. Prometheus looks pretty and has some interesting ideas, but it's a deeply flawed film and is in no way some misunderstood masterpiece. What is there to misunderstand? The audience might have a lot of questions when they leave the cinema, but that's not because the events depicted in the film are complex, it's because it doesn't tell a coherent story. First it's an Alien prequel and then it isn't, but they still chuck in a load of silly fanservice bits in an attempt to tie it into the same universe (the coda was the worst offender). There are loads of other moments that make little sense as well, but they're a bit too spoilery.[/quote]

@hogaburger, to add to your statement..."What I can't stand are those who are still trying to champion it as a brilliant sci-fi narrative full of depth and even spiritual meaning that people like me just aren't picking up on." ...and those people just say that "you who didn't like it, just didn't get it."!!!!! i freaking hate that. lol. i got it, it's just as Chris Gould said, it was an incoherent story/script. again, i didn't hate the movie and i plan on seeing it again this weekend (i think i may like it more on my 2nd viewing) but it's definitely a mess of a script/story.

I didn't quite like the movie, but there's a lot of smart people that I admire out there who loved it. Their eventual defense seems to be "well yeah it is dumb but I loved it anyways". I'm fine with that. I own a lot of dumb movies that I enjoy, and will probably own Prometheus one day too. At the end of the day, I love movies like this and even a stupid one is a nice departure from the usual blockbuster lineup.

What I can't stand are those who are still trying to champion it as a brilliant sci-fi narrative full of depth and even spiritual meaning that people like me just aren't picking up on.

Simon77 wrote: I seem to remember a film from waaaaay back when, which some critics labelled as "long", "tedious", "boring" and an overall "lame sci-fi attempt"... it didn't temper with the fact that today, that film is largely regarded as one of sci-fi's modern pillars (I'm talking about 2001: A Space Odyssey)... maybe someday Prometheus will reach the same status... it's probably slightly ahead of its time or some of the audience who wish to see aliens rip the hell out of each other... we have AVP for that, thank you. You're having a laugh right? If by slightly ahead of its time you mean poorly scripted with at least half of the film held over for the sequels (which given Ridley's age may never happen), then yeah. Prometheus looks pretty and has some interesting ideas, but it's a deeply flawed film and is in no way some misunderstood masterpiece. What is there to misunderstand? The audience might have a lot of questions when they leave the cinema, but that's not because the events depicted in the film are complex, it's because it doesn't tell a coherent story. First it's an Alien prequel and then it isn't, but they still chuck in a load of silly fanservice bits in an attempt to tie it into the same universe (the coda was the worst offender). There are loads of other moments that make little sense as well, but they're a bit too spoilery.

MiseryMatt wrote: Nerds who spend all of their time on the Internet ruin movies for me. Every artwork is fine. I plan to go see the movie in the next couple days. I would sooner read reviews from credible sources than you idiots.

Simon77 wrote: maybe someday Prometheus will reach the same status... it's probably slightly ahead of its time or some of the audience who wish to see aliens rip the hell out of each other... we have AVP for that, thank you.

Things that Prometheus and AVP had in common.

- Ancient Earth civilizations having contact with our alien foes? √ - Someone makes a big deal about bringing weapons on the expedition? √ - Spoiler The boss of Weyland Industries comes along for his own goals and gets killed by the alien baddie? √ - Spoiler Alien popping out of the big alien with it's inner mouth extending before it cuts to credits? √

I seem to remember a film from waaaaay back when, which some critics labelled as "long", "tedious", "boring" and an overall "lame sci-fi attempt"... it didn't temper with the fact that today, that film is largely regarded as one of sci-fi's modern pillars (I'm talking about 2001: A Space Odyssey)... maybe someday Prometheus will reach the same status... it's probably slightly ahead of its time or some of the audience who wish to see aliens rip the hell out of each other... we have AVP for that, thank you.

MiseryMatt wrote: Nerds who spend all of their time on the Internet ruin movies for me. Every artwork is fine. I plan to go see the movie in the next couple days. I would sooner read reviews from credible sources than you idiots. My irony detector has just exploded!

Nerds who spend all of their time on the Internet ruin movies for me. Every artwork is fine. I plan to go see the movie in the next couple days. I would sooner read reviews from credible sources than you idiots.

Jeyl wrote: The most unforgivable thing Prometheus did was taking that wonderful, awkward design of the dead Space Jockey and turning it into a suit that the "human" aliens wear. Who knew, under all that sweet Giger design was Seth from Street Fighter 4.

The most unforgivable thing Prometheus did was taking that wonderful, awkward design of the dead Space Jockey and turning it into a suit that the "human" aliens wear.

I loved the design when I was in my single digits back in the 1900s. I wanted to see that dead corpse in the flash, but now this film is telling me it was never like that. It was us the whole time..... Seeing that stay puffed marshmallow man, I got uh.. It's uh.. $(*!#)*(! #$&%$!! UNCIPOEUBFNIPO!UB#PFIBU!!!!!!!!!

I had tremendously high hopes for this (my most anticipated film of the year) and was really pleased. I didn't expect an alien prequel, I wanted something thematically grander and that's what I got. Finally a sci-fi film that asks relevant questions (of course a movie can't answer them all, not even religion can, but that's the point).

I liked it but couldn't rid myself of that nagging feeling that somehow I'd wandered into the wrong film. I wasn't expecting an Alien prequel, but I was expecting more in terms of what the film itself promised during it's run time.

Spoiler Small example: the holograms of the dead aliens piled up - what killed them? It couldn't have been a xenomorph because they weren't absorbed into the Xeno's life cycle.

I'll definitely buy this, but more for a look at any deleted scenes and for design featurettes. Hoping for an explanation of the the story would probably be a bit must as it would be an admission of failure if Sir Ridley has to explain away all the plot holes to us.

@ djblack1313: Yes. I agree. I thought the music was all wrong. They guy couldn't pull off "majestic", so it sounded to me like a high school kid trying to write a big score. I also would have preferred something more creepy. Who can forget the start of Goldsmith's score for Alien? But there I go again, comparing apples to oranges.

Hedkickboy, i agree. the BR 3D cover is abysmal. Russell78, you're a tool. grow up. this movie i have been SO excited for since it first went into production but it was just ok. i didn't hate it but i didn't love it. not even close. the Spoiler Godzilla vs. Mothra creature fight at the end was so cheesy (and seemed like a different director filmed it). there are many other problems the movie had but ending on a positive note...the acting from everyone, the visuals and the directing were all A+. the script is what F'd this up. and ALIEN connection or no ALIEN connection has nothing to do with why i didn't love the movie. (also did anyone else think/notice the musical score was completely inappropriate for the movie throughout most of film? they should have used ominous, foreboding music like they used in the trailer. not a man against the world & overcomes his struggles type hero music). lol.

That 3D BD artwork is horrible. The crescent line on the left makes the big face thingee look ballooned and bloated and the astronaut woman in front, breaking the border looks like she is watching the big face on a movie screen, not in the scene with it.

Massive disappointment that gets worse in my mind every time I think about it. A plot that made zero f**king sense and was full of holes you could drive a bus through. The characters we almost universally stupid as well. The sad thing is I went in with low expectations and even they weren't met. It does look pretty though.